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Starting a business all by yourself can feel lonely, but the reality is that you’re never truly alone. Behind every founder is a network of supporters, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs. Not only does having a network make the road a little less lonely, but it’s also a powerful tool for accessing opportunities and advancing your business. […]

This year, grants were awarded to over 1,400 individual businesses to support their long-term growth. Join us in congratulating all the recipients and learn more about how to achieve your business goals in 2024.

At just 26 years old, Arion Long was diagnosed with a tumor that was linked to chemicals found in popular pads and tampons. It was then that she knew she needed to make organic products more accessible, so she created Femly. Femly is a personal care brand on a mission to set a new standard, […]

Brittani Baker’s entrepreneurial spirit was ignited at a young age. Growing up, she’d spend weekends helping her parents set up barrel grills, cook, and sell dinners to anyone who pulled into the dirt road parking lot in their small town. Eventually Brittani’s father turned a feed mill into a thriving restaurant, and she was inspired […]

After taking some floral design classes, Candace Noel discovered an immense joy and fulfillment in crafting floral arrangements. This sensation sparked a realization: she wanted to take her creativity out of the classroom and into the real world. So she decided to merge passion with livelihood and Flora Noel was born. Q&A with Candace Noel […]

Nikia Vaughan has always been passionate about skincare. After turning 40, family and friends would constantly ask Nikia how she kept her skin looking so healthy. Her secret? DIY-ing her own skincare. At home she would create her own oils and butters, but is wasn’t until her daughter was diagnosed with Sickle cell disease at […]